UT Dallas Teaching Scholars Scholarship
Available to students in the Teacher Development Center seeking teaching certifications interested in teaching STEM classes in Dallas ISD.
$30,000 Scholarships for Future STEM Teachers
The Dallas Teaching Scholars Program, launched in partnership with the Toyota USA Foundation in 2022, will help address the shortage of STEM teachers in Dallas ISD, Garland ISD, and underrepresented student STEM inequities. The program will address the severe shortage of qualified, diverse STEM teachers in school districts such as Dallas ISD and Garland ISD who serve high populations of underrepresented students. Lacking access to strong STEM educators impacts underrepresented students’ opportunities to learn and grow in their knowledge and interest of STEM fields, including future degrees and careers. Dallas Teaching Scholars will receive up to $10,000 per year for three years (maximum) for their education, allowing them to enter the teaching profession without large debt burdens.
We are now taking applications for the Spring 2024 semester. All applications are due by November 17, 2023.
Our Mission
The UT Dallas Teaching Scholarship will develop outstanding passionate, highly qualified STEM educators from diverse backgrounds who are prepared to engage their students. Scholars will develop the abilities to adeptly navigate challenges unique to teaching underrepresented student populations.
Dallas Teaching Scholars
The UT Dallas Teacher Development Center and certification program provides students rigorous, university-based course work with extensive field experience, including student/clinical teaching or a supervised post-baccalaureate internship. The Teacher Development Center’s staff and highly qualified senior lecturers possess the academic and career credentials that will prepare students for successful teaching and administrative careers.
Who Can Apply?
UT Dallas undergraduate, graduate, post baccalaureate and transfer students from area two-year colleges may apply. An Associate of Arts in Teaching or Associate of Science in Teaching degree or core complete is preferred. Candidates must be at least sophomores.
Teaching Certifications
Candidates must seek a Texas teaching certification or an education degree in one of the following areas: EC-6 Core Subjects, 4-8 Core Subjects, 4-8 Math or 4-8 Science. EC-6 Core Subjects and 4-8 Core Subjects will have an emphasis on Math and/or Science.
Dallas ISD
Candidates must be open to teach in Dallas ISD or Garland ISD to reach underrepresented children and diminish the STEM imbalances in these areas.
Dallas Teaching Scholar Criteria
- Completed FASFA on file in the UT Dallas Office of Financial Aid
- Admitted to the University
- Enrolled in the Teacher Development Center
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (must have social security number)
- Texas resident
- Minimum G.P.A. 2.75
- Core Classes Completed
- Must take a minimum of 12 credit hours a semester
- Associate of Arts in Teaching or Associate of Science in Teaching degrees preferred or core complete
- Seeking teaching certification (see above)
- Willingness to teach in Dallas ISD or Garland ISD
- Strong record of academic achievement and exhibit a record of leadership and volunteerism
- Interviewed for the scholarship
- Depending on degree plan, extra courses may be required
- Willing to attend workshops during the school year and summer
For more information
Contact Joyce DeMasi, Project Supervisor, in the Teacher Development Center at 972-883-2730 or email Joyce.DeMasi@UTDallas.edu.
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